Leyla Haslebacher
Industrial Arts and Design Teacher
B. Gen. TRU, B. Ed. VIU

With a background in design, art, and industrial arts, Leyla Haslebacher has spent many years teaching and inspiring individuals to explore the intersection of artistic expression and practical skill. Leyla comes to Brentwood with the belief that everyone has the capacity to transform their ideas into reality. From early childhood, she has been passionate about creating things from basic materials and this passion has only grown over the years. One of her favourite things in the world is to act as a guide, helping students discover their innate creativity.Ms. Haslebacher is a passionate educator with a deep commitment to fostering creativity and craftsmanship in students. Through hands-on lessons and a focus on problem-solving, she encourages students to develop both their technical abilities and their unique creative voices. Whether working with students in the Design Lab, guiding them through design concepts, or teaching the fundamentals of woodcraft, Ms. Haslebacher brings a wealth of experience and a dedication to helping each student unlock their full potential.
3D Art & Sculpture
For those that love to create with tangible objects, 3D Art & Sculpture is an incredibly diverse and expressive program. Working with cardboard and wood, cement, clay, and everything in between, our students will only be limited by their imagination in this exciting applied art.
Our instructors are accomplished professionals in their own right and teach our students the value of the design process. Each term, students will explore a new topic—working with both traditional and abstract concepts.
Oceanfront views provide inspiration from inside the Brentwood 3D Art & Sculpture Studio, as well as the opportunity to get outside and walk along the beach to provoke even more locally rooted and contextualised designs. The studio is equipped with all the tools and space required for our classes to engage in the skillful art of multi-media sculpture and even complete beginners may find that they have an aptitude for this art form that surprises them.
Students’ finished projects are showcased around campus—with a central focus for public exhibits taking place in the main entrance gallery of the Centre for Arts and Humanities.

